Nebraska State Auditor finds $1.5M fraud in Medicaid program; DHHS implements changes.

Nebraska State Auditor Mike Foley has uncovered fraud and abuse in the state's Medicaid personal assistance services program, including payments for non-provided services and excessive billing. DHHS agreed with the findings, implemented changes, and reduced non-compliant visits from 23% to 9%, adding two full-time auditors. Potential annual losses to the state are estimated over $1.5 million.

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